Modjeska Grade Road, Road and Drainage Improvements

The County of Orange, California OC Public Works is requesting competitive bids for Modjeska Grade Road road and drainage improvements, with electronic bids due November 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Modjeska Canyon Road and Modjeska Grade Road; failure to attend results in bid rejection. Bidders must hold a California Class A contractor's license and be pre-qualified; a minimum 3% of total contract value must be subcontracted to Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) entities, and OCLSB-certified bidders receive a 5% preference deduction on bid price for evaluation purposes (not to exceed $100,000).

The project spans Modjeska Grade Road from Santiago Canyon Road (Station 10+18) to Santiago Creek Bridge (Station 79+80) and includes pavement reconstruction, concrete ditch and inlet construction, junction structures, storm drain lines, retaining wall installation, guardrail removal and installation, erosion control measures, utility adjustments, and striping. Work occurs in five stages with varying traffic control: full roadway closure in Stages 1, 2, and 4; limited closure during working hours with one maintained lane in Stages 3 and 5. The contractor must perform at least 51% of base bid work with its own organization, obtain all required permits including NPDES and Construction General Permit coverage, and comply with prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code Section 1773.

Estimated contract value is $17.8 million. Bid security of 10% of the total bid amount is required in the form of certified check, cashier's check, cash, or surety bond. Upon award, the contractor must submit Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100% of contract price within 14 calendar days. Contract completion must occur within 550 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (including 45 anticipated weather days). Liquidated damages are $3,300 per day for delays. Questions are due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bids remain valid for 365 days following closing. All submissions are electronic only through the County's eProcurement Portal; no alternative submission methods are accepted.